This perennial champ, having had its thunder taken by cities like London and Tokyo, now is back with a vengeance with a crop of pilgrimage-worthy restaurants, top-to-bottom overhauls of the world's most iconic hotels, and the elevation of the concept store. And you still can't turn a corner without running into a Rodin.
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Paris’s Champs-Élysées Is Undergoing Massive Changes
The famed promenade is regularly choked with traffic, but a newly announced project plans to make it more pedestrian-friendly.
This Candle Will Make Your Apartment Smell Like Paris
Like all great scents, it transports you someplace far away.
Paris’ Latest Transportation Changes Make It Easier to Get Around
New options from the Metro and Uber are giving you more ways to explore the City of Light.
Best Places to Stay in Paris
42 Best Hotels in Paris
Whether you’re in the City of Light for business, or the City of Love for pleasure, there’s a hotel to suit your style.23 Best Luxury Hotels in Paris
Exceptional places to stay in a city that does it better than most.The Best Airbnbs in Paris
Exposed beams, cozy fireplaces, and classic stone walls, s'il vous plaît.What to Expect at Hotels as Travel Returns
It will feel like a more comfortable version of last year—but don't forget your mask.
Editor Hotel Recommendations
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Saint James Paris
A property with the distinction of being the city's only chateau-hotel.Read full review - $$$
Bulgari Hotel Paris
Italian style meets French elegance at this 76-room boîte on Paris’s tony Avenue George V.Read full review - $$
Relais Christine
Get in on the secret with a stay at this Saint-Germain-de-Prés hideaway, where you'll feel like a local, but get treated like an honored guest.Read full review - $$$
Le Bristol Paris
An icon for all the right reasons, this Faubourg Saint-Honoré stalwart earns regulars who eventually feel like family.Read full review - $$$
J.K. Place Paris
The first overseas outpost of the famed Italian brand does Parisian-chic effortlessly.Read full review - $$
Monsieur George Hotel & Spa
A killer address a beat from the Champs-Élysées done up exquisitely in a kaleidoscope of colors and influences.Read full review - $
Hôtel du Petit Moulin
With its Instagram-worthy decor, fashion world cred, and insider's feel, this tiny gem packs a memorable punch.Read full review - $$
Hôtel des Grands Boulevards
The latest from the Experimental Cocktail Group: an artfully designed 18th-century townhouse right in the center of the city.Read full review
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The Best Things to Do in Paris
32 Best Things to Do in Paris
Paris's cobblestone streets are lined with so much, it can be hard to plan an itinerary. Here's our list of what you simply can't miss.15 Best Things to Do in Paris With Kids
Dinner boats, dragon slides, amusement parks: you'd think this city was built for little ones.12 Best Museums & Galleries in Paris
Everywhere you turn it seems there's another exhibition or collection you could spend hours with.18 Best Places for Shopping in Paris
Treat yourself in the City of Light.19 Best Paris Walking Tours
Hit the pavement to experience these notable walks.5 Best Day Trips from Paris
A guide to charming getaways near the City of Lights.
Editor Recommendations
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Père Lachaise Cemetery
Visitors flock to the A-list graves here, with Oscar Wilde, Edith Piaf, and Jim Morrison among the most-visited.Read full review - Landmark
Eiffel Tower
It's one of the most beloved and recognizable landmarks in the city, and it provides an orientation point for Paris.Read full review - Gallery
Fondation Cartier pour l'Art Contemporain
The average Paris visitor may overlook it, but the initiated in contemporary art won’t come to Paris without stopping here.Read full review - Museum
Musée de l'Orangerie
This museum's more intimate scale belies the astonishing works housed within, including the "Nymphéas": Monet's dramatic water lily paintings.Read full review - activity
Musée Jacquemart-André
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Musée Carnavalet
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How Mayor Anne Hidalgo Plans to Reinvent Paris
As she enters her second term, Mayor Anne Hidalgo envisions a far greener Paris.
The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Paris
29 Best Restaurants in Paris
Where to eat in one of the world's culinary hot spots.25 Best Bars in Paris
The city has no shortage of great places where you can find a proper pour.20 Best Pâtisseries in Paris
A few of our favorites to kick-start your sweet, sweet adventures.22 Best Cafés and Coffee Shops in Paris
No surprise, the city is a specialty coffee capital.20 Best Food Tours in Paris
How to enjoy the city's moveable feast.
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Editor Restaurant and Bar Recommendations
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Vivant 2
The menu is a short but sharp offering of small, shareable dishes and two to three larger portions for bigger appetites. - Restaurant
yam'Tcha
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Les Enfants du Marché
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Clover Grill
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ÅKE - Table & Vin
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Le Chardenoux
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Liza
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Substance
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La Tour d'Argent
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La Dame de Pic
Pic's hyperseasonal cooking is both bold and delicate; Japanese flavors and ingredients inflect many of her dishes, as with the baked carrots with hazelnut and Nikka Black whiskey foam. - Restaurant
Le Baratin
Since there isn’t much in the way of atmosphere, Le Baratin is best reserved for those who can appreciate simple, authentic dining experiences.
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Camille Cottin of ‘Call My Agent!’ on Portraying Paris Without the Clichés
We catch up with the star of the hit French show.
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